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Time in the Saddle is a podcast series hosted by avid cyclist and radio veteran, Ryan O’Connor focusing on all things exciting in the world of cycling. In the twelfth episode, Ryan talk about downhill MTB enduro cycling with cyclist, Chris Willemse Jnr.

In this week's episode, Ryan O’Connor and Chris Willemse Jnr talk about enduro cycling, a downhill form of mountain biking, the best trails for enduro cycling, safety around mountain biking as well as the type of equipment and clothing needed for this types of cycling.

There's a massive culture of these enduro/ downhill cyclists... the sport itself has just blown up.

Ryan O’Connor – Kfm 94.5 radio presenter

"It's a different type of bike," says Ryan as Jason gets into the specifics about the equipment required for this specialised form of downhill mountain biking.

It's got a lot more travel... a lot more suspension, back and front.

Chris Willemse Jnr – Chris Willemse Cycles

With rider safety in mind, Ryan issues a clear warning to cyclists thinking of attempting enduro cycling with an ordinary bicycle...

Do not try some of these downhill courses if you don't have the right equipment... The suspension isn't geared for that intense kind of drops that you get going on a downhill.

Ryan O’Connor – Kfm 94.5 radio presenter

Listen to Ryan O’Connor in conversation with his good friend and cyclist, Chris Willemse Jnr as they discuss all things cycling in the twelfth episode of Time in the Saddle.